Upcoming Events

National Family Volunteer Day

Nov. 22, 2008

Celebrating 30 yrs of Serving Berrien, Cass &Van Buren Counties

If you are looking for ways to make a difference in either Berrien, Cass or Van Buren county either visit our Opportunities page or click on the 1-800Volunteer.org link above.

Nonprofits, Schools and Governmental Organizations please click on the link above to list your volunteer opportunities.
INSTRUCTIONS
Create account Post Opportunities

Save the date for National Family Volunteer Day – where all combinations of adults and children are invited to volunteer together, whether you are grandparents and grandchildren, uncles and aunts with nieces and nephews, parents with children and neighborhood kids tagging along or mentors with mentees. You are all invited.

Family Volunteer Day at Orchards Mall November 22, 2008, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored with by a "Minnie" Grant from Disney.

Local not for profit organizations will have hands on projects where you can volunteer as a family, getting things done and making a difference in our community. There will be something for everyone, no matter what your age group or interests. Learn about other volunteer ideas that your family can do, as you consider giving back during the holiday season.

This Saturday, October 25 at 1 pm join the Mad Hatter for a whimsical tea party, tour the new hat exhibit at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma to see the hats worn in the past and then decorate your own bucket hat. Volunteers will serve tea, assist at craft time and assist with set up and take down. If you are available and enjoy having fun contact the Volunteer Center or go to the web site to connect: www.volunteerswmi.org and link to 1-800 volunteer.org

Be A Mentor

Do you remember what it felt like when you were young and an adult listened to you and took an interest in you? Are you willing to return the favor for another child today? Your gift of time and caring can make a difference.

Look up mentoring opportunities on the 1-800-volunteer.org link. Many different opportunities are available. In-school and after-school tutoring, community mentoring, and small group activities are only some examples.

Find one that fits your interests and the time you have to give. Remember who mentored you and volunteer today!

Are you looking to make a connection? Are you interested in making your community a better place? Would you like to build new skills or use the talents you have developed over the years? For 30 years the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan has promoted, supported and connected volunteers seeking to build strong, caring communities. The Volunteer Center is excited to offer you a new way to connect to volunteer opportunities throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.
Visit www.1-800volunteer.org to visit the new interactive site listing over 120 volunteer opportunities with new ones being added every day. If you are already volunteering, make sure your organization is listed. Welcome to making a personal connection in the technology age!

Center Services include...

Connecting people with opportunities to serve
Building capacity for effective local volunteering
Promoting volunteering
Participating in strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers to meet local needs.

The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
with two offices to service you...

NILES CENTER
210 E. Main St. Suite 237
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-5464

ST. JOSEPH CENTER
605 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-0912

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